Moods of Marvin Gaye cover

Released 60 years ago

Moods of Marvin Gaye

Marvin Gaye · 1966

36 min · 12 tracks · funk · R&B · soul

A blend of soulful melodies and heartfelt lyrics, capturing the essence of love and longing.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady melodic flow throughout
  • heartfelt expressions of love
  • short tracks for quick enjoyment
  • for romantic evenings

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer longer, sprawling albums
  • seek high-energy party tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1966, 'Moods of Marvin Gaye' was Gaye's fourth studio album and came during a time when he was transitioning from Motown's early pop-oriented sound to a more soulful style. This album continued to establish his identity as a serious artist, following hits like 'How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)' and setting the stage for his later masterpieces.
Stylistic neighbors
Al Green· Otis Redding· Curtis Mayfield

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 I'll Be Doggone 2:48
  • 2 Little Darling (I Need You) 2:35
  • 3 Take This Heart of Mine 2:49
  • 4 Hey Diddle Diddle 2:30
  • 5 One More Heartache 2:42
  • 6 Ain't That Peculiar 3:00
  • 7 Night Life 3:05
  • 8 You've Been a Long Time Coming 2:13
  • 9 Your Unchanging Love 3:13
  • 10 You're the One for Me 3:25
  • 11 I Worry 'bout You 3:24
  • 12 One for My Baby (And One More for the Road) 4:28

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